Police: Elderly woman attacked in Plattekill

Monday

Nov 11, 2013 at 2:00 AMNov 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM

James Nani

PLATTEKILL — Police are looking for a male who allegedly sexually assaulted an elderly woman in her Plattekill home early Sunday morning.

State police from the Highland barracks, along with the Ulster County Sheriff's Department and the Plattekill Police Department are investigating the alleged sexual assault of an elderly female that occurred at a home on Route 32 near Patura Road.

State Police called it a home invasion.

The woman was treated at a nearby hospital. Her condition was unavailable.

A commuter said Plattekill and state police were asking motorists Sunday if they had seen anything in the area around 4-6 a.m. Sunday.

Anyone who saw an unusual person or vehicle in the area should call police at 691-2922.